1970s Opal Openwork Ring

1970s Opal Openwork RingCharming vintage ring built around a lively opal that displays excellent play of colour over a milky white body and rests within a scalloped claw setting. The openworked gold surround is decorated with hearts and scrolled foliate motifs, and a fine chased finish giving it a slightly matte appearance when viewed from afar. The band splits at the shoulders with a gold ball between each; it's crafted in 14 carat gold throughout and was likely made in

An adorable vintage heart ring dating from the 1950s

more patina than anything else

In her grief she threw herself into the sea

an upthrust arm holding a sword

rock crystal and yellow and orange sapphire

Evidence of yellow gold 'flashing' still present in the crevices

The combo of black enamel and turquoise implies that this ring could have been made to commemorate the death of a close friend

and the overall shape is a rough navette (or little boat)

It's set with diamonds: a central old mine cut flanked by rose cuts set into two protruding half-cylindrical domes

It dates from the 1870s and remains in great condition

Behind the glass locket compartment rests a woven lock of Jane's hair

the wife from the Book of Esther